UTSA prepares for matchup against G.J. Kinne and Texas State

UTSA travels to face Texas State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos. The game marks the fourth meeting between UTSA coach Jeff Traylor and Texas State coach G.J. Kinne, who have maintained a close personal relationship since working together at the high school and collegiate levels. Kinne currently holds a 2-1 record against his former mentor since taking over the Texas State program in 2023. UTSA enters the contest with a 1-0 record following a 45-16 win over UTRGV, while Texas State is 0-1 after a loss to Texas. The two programs hold a long-standing I-35 rivalry, with UTSA leading the all-time series 5-2. Officials at Texas State have announced a white-out theme for the stadium and provided additional cooling measures for fans due to expected high temperatures at kickoff.

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